bbc.com – Article written by Phil Coomes Picture editor More from Phil More from Phil Bassano’s studio reborn Picture power: Slow destruction Portrait Salon 2014 Picture power: Secret agents Whatever your chosen subject, for photographers there is one thing that is more important than anything else, that is access. If you can’t get at your subject, then your project won’t get off the ground. When working in remote and hostile regions, that access is often obtained by working alongside non-governmental organisations (NGOs) who are delivering aid or medical assistance.